TOEFL Now Accepted for UK Visa Applications
On April 8, 2011, the UK Border Agency announced that they are now accepting the TOEFL exam in applications for all UK visas under the points-based system. Whether you want to work, study, or live in the UK, the TOEFL is now accepted as an effective measure of English language ability.
Although the TOEFL has traditionally been considered a North American based exam and the IELTS has been more popular in the UK and Commonwealth countries, institutions and governments are increasingly accepting both English as a second language tests.
Today, more than 7,500 institutions around the world accept TOEFL to show English proficiency for admissions purposes. Although the majority of these are in the US and Canada, more than 1,000 are located in Europe, and significant numbers are in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. You can find the universities, colleges, and agencies accepting this exam in the TOEFL Destinations Guide at http://www.ets.org/toefl/why
To learn more, please visit the ETS website at: http://www.ets.org/toefl/news/toefl_toeic_uk_visa_proficiency